The health benefits of the five-fruit platter on Tet (Lunar New Year)
Wishing for a prosperous and abundant year, the five-fruit platter also symbolizes health, anti-aging, and the replenishment of vitamins and electrolytes.
According to traditional beliefs, the five-fruit platter symbolizes the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth in the structure of the universe.
The five-fruit platter displayed during Tet (Lunar New Year) symbolizes "wishing for abundance and prosperity." Depending on local customs and traditions, five types of fruit are chosen for the Tet offering; some regions replace watermelon with figs: "wishing for abundance and prosperity."
Besides their cultural value, the fruits in the five-fruit offering also have many nutritional benefits.
Annona
The name of this fruit sounds similar to a New Year's greeting.
According tographlineSoursop contains plenty of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, etc., which help stabilize blood sugar, prevent heart disease, and kill cancer cells.
Coconut
People in Southern Vietnam pronounce "vừa" (meaning "just right" or "just right") as "dừa" (meaning "coconut"). They hope that everything will always be at a moderate level, neither too poor nor too rich.
Coconuts also contain many essential nutrients such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium, etc., which help prevent kidney stones, support cardiovascular health, and replenish electrolytes.
Papaya
Papaya symbolizes abundance and prosperity in the new year.
This fruit is good for digestion, cardiovascular health, anti-aging, cancer prevention, and eye health...
Mango
People in the South pronounce it as "xài," expressing their wish for no shortage of spending money in the new year.
Mangoes are known as the king of fruits. They improve the immune system and digestive system, support vision development, and help prevent cancer...
Watermelon
Watermelon is a juicy, refreshing fruit that symbolizes vitality and good fortune in the new year.
This fruit is high in water, fiber, and vitamin C, which is good for the skin and hair, supports the digestive system, reduces muscle aches, improves cardiovascular health, and prevents macular degeneration...
Sung
Figs symbolize abundance. This fruit is rich in nutrients such as fiber, calcium, antioxidants, vitamins A, C, K, and B... Figs improve bone health, treat constipation, skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, and improve diabetes...
